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Unlikely to be a SEAL. He is wearing his plate holder too low. Gun appears to be a Colt Canada, which might make him a Brit.
But based on what was visible of his loadout, other observers have suggested he is much more likely to be a member of the United Kingdom Special Forces(UKSF), which includes the 22 Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS). He could also be from another British unit, as the British Armed Forces also have a significant conventional and special operations presence in Kenya, including the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
His rifle appears to be similar, if not identical to the L119A2, a British version of the Colt Canada C8 Special Forces Weapon (SFW). The weapon's Aimpoint T2 is reportedly another common piece of U.K. special operations kit. Since 2013, Glock 17s have been the standard sidearms in the British Army Forces, where they are known as the L131A1.
do operators wear skinny jeans?
do operators wear skinny jeans?
US seals have worn Jeans in operation, particularly in Nam. Green faces and Jeans, that's how they used to roll.do operators wear skinny jeans?
US seals have worn Jeans in operation, particularly in Nam. Green faces and Jeans, that's how they used to roll.
The guy in the pics is probably SAS or SBS. These guys are absolutely on par with Delta or ST 6. Top tier special operators. Even if slightly overweight, they can still kill your ass with a roll of toilet paper in 12 different ways. MI5 or CIA would be another possibility.
Runs a bit gimpy, looks overweight. Not what I imagined what a really real Seal would look like in real life.
The dude at 1:20 tho, DEFINITELY a seal.
He's a Brit.
Fair pointseal = furry shark bait
SEAL = Navy Special Warfare honorific
I don't think they had SKINNY jeans back then.US seals have worn Jeans in operation, particularly in Nam.
My understanding is that it's not uncommon for guys to pass morale patches around. It's not official insignia, after all.Wouldn't it be very uncouth for a British soldier to be showing a Team 3 insignia?
"Runs a bit gimpy, looks overweight. Not what I imagined what a really real Seal would look like in real life."
This!
My guess would be he’s retired and working in the private sector, and wears a near recognition symbol for those coming in behind him so they know who they can team up with confidently.
My guess would be he’s retired and working in the private sector, and wears a near recognition symbol for those coming in behind him so they know who they can team up with confidently.